Ledc- Haiti Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
What plate boundary did it occur on?
A
Transform plate boundary between the Caribbean and North American plates
2
Q
How long did it take for aid to be received?
A
5 days
3
Q
What was the main aid response?
A
From the military
4
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
7.0
5
Q
How far away from the capital did it strike?
A
10km
6
Q
How many people were left homeless?
A
Over 1 million
7
Q
What date did the earthquake happen?
A
Tuesday 12th January 2010
8
Q
What percentage of people earned $2 a day?
A
72%
9
Q
Why was the damage so bad?
A
- aftershocks
- no hospital help
- everyone was poor
- badly constructed buildings meant they fell down easier
- damage to sea ports, road, airport so they couldnt receive aid
- not prepared
10
Q
How many people moved out of the capital?
A
400,000
11
Q
It was the largest magnitude seen in ……. Years?
A
200
